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The 27-year-old is a certified fitness instructor and the face behind the Instagram account @lets.evolve, a platform where she shares daily workouts, meals and wellness tips with friend and fans.

While health is central to her life now, it wasnt also so. Adhras fitness journey began a few years ago while studying abroad. She found that her inactive student lifestyle was beginning to take its toll. When she arrived back in Oman, she knew she needed to make a change.

Adhra's fitness journey began a few years ago

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In the UK, when I used to walk I would get knee pain because my weight was too heavy for my height, said Adhra. Id always need to stop and sit down on a bench to take a break before continuing on my way. I knew then that I needed to change my lifestyle. It wasnt just because of the way I looked, but also because of my health.

Home workouts were her go-to at the beginning. All I had was a mat and two small weights, she said. After I started to make progress, I joined a gym and began doing classes and more resistance training.

Adhra began sharing her progress and workouts with friends privately on Snapchat. Her content was well received, but she was initially hesitant about putting herself out there with a public social media account. Eventually, with the encouragement of her friends, she decided to take the plunge and start her Instagram page to share her journey publicly.

Back then it wasnt the norm to see a girl at the gym working out and taking videos and photos. Even though it wasnt common, I thought to myself that this is what I love to do and Im going to do it and if I can motivate or encourage other women to do the same, then all the better.

Even a relatively short time ago, the fitness space was uncharted territory for women in Oman. According to Adhra, the industry has changed dramatically in a short time, showing a growing acceptance of women in sport in the Sultanate.

The fitness industry in Oman has become more popular recently, and not just in the sense of people going to the gym and working out, but in the sense that there is more awareness about how to live a balanced life. Now days there are women in Oman competing in all kinds of sports and races and going to the gym. I feel these women are role models because they encourage others to participate in these kinds of activities and not to feel shy or constrained.

According to Adhra, one of the best things about being a part of the fitness industry is working with women who were in a similar situation to her just a few years ago. Her greatest motivation is seeing the progress of these women and how their lives have changed for the better because of it.

Exercise can be done anywhere anytime

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When it comes to making progress, the power of the mind is one of the most important elements, according to Adhra.

To achieve any goal, you have to have the right mindset. Having the mental discipline to push through discomfort and the belief that you can achieve what you set out to do is the key to reaching your goals.

For Adhra, living a healthy and active lifestyle is achievable for everyone. Exercise can be done anywhere and anytime. You dont have to go to the gym to work out, you can do it from wherever you are, whether at home or outside. You just need to set you mind to it, be patient and stay committed.

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Working out and training have always been a part of Ted Johnson's life. The former New England Patriots linebacker credits his love of football for getting him into physical fitness.

But in recent years, working out has become more than just an activity for Johnson.

In a recent exclusive interview with NBC Sports, Johnson detailed how working out is his "salvation" during in his post-playing days, as ithas helped him keep hisaddiction issues at bay.

I've been out of the game 14 years and there's times I've battled, off and on, people know this about me if you know my story, with addictions. But the way for me to stay clean and sober and the best thing I can do for myself is to live a diligent life. And that is to take care of myself. Eat right, sleep. But more importantly, make working out a part of my daily routine.

If I'm working out, and I'm taking care of my body in that way, I usually make better decisions when it comes to the addiction piece. So, working out and training and an active lifestyle, in that sense, it's my salvation.

Johnson would go on to say that working out, at this point in his life, was more important than going to a meeting in terms of helping to stay sober.

For more about Johnson's story, check out the video above or click here. And for more on mental health in sports, check out more Headstrong content on NBCSportsBoston.com.

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If you've been feeling unmotivated as the temperature drops and are in need of some inspiration to get your body moving, you've got to try The Fitness Marshall's new dance workout to the "Good as Hell" remix by Lizzo and Ariana Grande.

The choreography is easy to pick up, and I promise you, you're going to be feeling good as hell after you've finished this routine. I recommend doing this routine before a busy day of meetings, work, exams, or anything that would benefit from a pump-up dance.

"I think we could all use a little pick me up," The Fitness Marshall told POPSUGAR. "As Lizzo says, 'Do your hair toss, check your nails, and celebrate because you feel good as hell!'"

If you're ready for an instant mood boost, check out the full routine in the video.

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Diabetes is among the fastest-growing health conditions in the United States. Over 30 million adults have diabetes, with 1.5 million new cases each year. If you include prediabetes, which tends to lead to diabetes if untreated, over 100 million Americans are affected. Fortunately, most cases of diabetes can be treated or prevented through healthy eating, weight control and regular exercise. Since November is American Diabetes Month, this seems like a good time to raise awareness about the prevention, treatment and consequences of this serious medical condition.

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) caused by a lack of insulin production or impaired insulin action. The lack of insulin production can be caused by an autoimmune disorder that damages the pancreas. This typically occurs during childhood, as in type 1 or juvenile diabetes, but it can occur in adults, a condition called latent autoimmune diabetes of adulthood (LADA). For both types, injected insulin is required to control blood glucose.

More commonly, diabetes is caused by the bodys cells not responding to the insulin that is produced, a condition called insulin resistance. This is called type 2 diabetes and is typically caused by some combination of obesity, particularly excess abdominal fat, and physical inactivity.

Diabetes can be diagnosed based on a fasting blood glucose test, taken 812 hours after a meal, usually in the morning. Another test is an oral glucose tolerance test in which blood glucose is measured for two hours after drinking a special beverage containing glucose. This measures the bodys response to glucose. The hemoglobin A1C test is a long-term measure of blood glucose control. This is important because the higher the hemoglobin A1C level, the greater the risk of diabetes complications.

For most diabetics, the main treatment goal is to control blood glucose level to prevent serious complications including nerve damage, blindness, infection and amputation, heart attack, and stroke. This is typically accomplished through a combination of diet, exercise and medications, with varying degrees of success. But curing diabetes is rare, so most patients require continued treatment.

Exercise is important for blood glucose control because exercise causes an increase in the uptake of glucose into cells and can improve glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. In addition, exercise has the added benefits of promoting weight loss and improving strength and fitness. Both aerobic and strength training are recommended, with a minimum goal of 30 minutes per day, every day.

Meal planning involves selecting healthy foods to help maintain consistent blood glucose levels while meeting energy needs for exercise and other activities. The dietary recommendations for preventing and treating diabetes are almost identical to the general recommendations for good health: Emphasize whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and low-fat meat and dairy, and reduce unhealthy fats, added sugars and salt.

The diet should also promote weight loss and weight maintenance, especially for overweight patients. The glycemic index (GI), a measure of how much a food raises blood glucose, can be helpful in dietary planning, but it is not the only meal planning tool that should be used.

Proper diet, blood glucose testing, medication use and regular exercise can improve blood glucose control, reduce the risk of other health problems and improve quality of life in diabetics. In those with prediabetes these efforts can delay the progression to diabetes and may even result in a return to normal blood glucose. In fact, diet and exercise have been shown to be more effective than medications in preventing diabetes. Plus, these lifestyle changes lead to weight loss and improved fitness, benefits that no medication can match.

Brian Parr, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science at USC Aiken where he teaches courses in exercise physiology, nutrition and health behavior. You can learn more about this and other health and fitness topics at http://drparrsays.com or on Twitter @drparrsays.

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MELBOURNE Australia paceman James Pattinson is targeting back-to-back tests in the upcoming series against Pakistan and New Zealand as he savours a rare run of fitness heading into the home summer.

The 29-year-old's successful return during the Ashes in England was a feel-good story for Australian cricket and a triumph of perseverance for an outstanding bowler restricted to six tests in the past five years.

Pattinson was relieved to head home at the end of the series without having to contemplate another long spell of rehab.

"When I got back from England I sort of didn't know what to do because I'd usually be nursing a stress fracture or something like that," he told reporters in Melbourne on Monday.

"So, to rock up and have four days off and bowl again, I was like, 'What is this all about?'

"I think it's just things like that where you pinch yourself a little bit and go: 'This is good.'"

Seen as a potential 100-test cricketer when he broke into the Australia team as a fiery 21-year-old, Pattinson has managed only 19 tests in a career interrupted by frequent back problems.

He was picked for the first and third Ashes tests in England, where Australia drew the series 2-2 to retain the urn, and is now hoping to prove to selectors he is ready to stand up to the strain of back-to-back matches.

"I have been injury-free for the most part of a year now. The body is feeling good," he said.

"I think the next process for me, if I do get a chance in the test arena, is to try and play more back-to-back cricket now."

Pattinson is expected to be named in the test squad, set to be released this week, for the two-match series against Pakistan starting in Brisbane on Nov. 21.

There will be fierce competition among Pattinson and pace team mates Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to be one of the three seamers likely to start at the Gabba.

Victoria paceman Pattinson will hope a few wickets against Queensland in the Sheffield Shield match in Melbourne this week can help his cause.

(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Peter Rutherford)

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BENGALURU/CHENNAI: Rekha Sudarsans activewear wardrobe has grown by 100% since she started running marathons 10 years ago. Earlier, I used to run in mens t-shirts because they used to fit me fine. Now, with the variety of activewear in the market, I feel comfortable in dry-fit garments, she says.

Womens share in the activewear category has gone up for sports brands such as Nike, Reebok, Adidas and Puma because of an increase in their participation in sports and other activities such as running, yoga, pilates and Zumba.

Japanese sportswear company Asics, whose running gear contribute 70% to its topline in India, says women running shoes now make up about 22% of the pie compared to 12% a few years ago. The company offered limited sports apparel for women when it started operations in India but has off-late added sports bras because of rising demand.

For German sportswear brand Puma, the women segment now makes up 30%, or close to Rs350 crore, of annual sales, up from 20% a few years ago. And that segment is growing at a rate of 30%, higher than the other categories. Within the segment, running shoes are growing at 35%.

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Lace up the tennis shoes and start your Thanksgiving holiday on the right foot. Weve compiled a list of local turkey trots to help you burn off the bird before the big meal.

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Turkey Trails 5K/10K

Where: Millers Landing, 151 Freedom Road

Feast and Feathers Trail Races

Where: Cunningham Lake, 96th Street and Bennington Road

Sarpy 5K Turkey Trot

Where: Sarpy YMCA, 1111 E. First St., Papillion

Lincoln YMCA Turkey Trot

Where: Cooper YMCA, 6767 S. 14th St.

Turkey Trot to End Duchenne

Where:Players Club, 12101 Deer Creek Drive

Fremont Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Where: Fremont Family YMCA, 810 N. Lincoln Ave., Fremont

Omaha Turkey Trot

Where: Lewis & Clark Landing, 345 Riverfront Drive

Omaha Running Club Thanksgiving Fun Run

Where: Zorinsky Lake, 3808 S. 156th St.

Float spas, where users are suspended in a salty bath, started popping up in Omaha in 2016. Spa-goers enter a private float tank nearly double the size of a bathtub. Hundreds of pounds of Epsom salt have been dissolved in the shallow pool of water so people float on top. Proponents say floating reduces muscle and joint pain, shortens recovery time from athletic training or injuries, relieves stress and increases creativity. Click here to read a World-Herald story on float spas.

If you've been dreaming of dribbling a soccer ball while encased in a plastic bubble, you're in luck. That trend made its way to Omaha in 2015. The game can be tough experienced players tumble right alongside first-timers.Click here to read a World-Herald story on bubble soccer.

Local yogis can find their flow among a tribe of baby goats. Two dairies in Honey Creek, Iowa, started offering the classes in 2018. The goat yoga trend started in Oregon in 2016 and has since swept most of the country. The wandering goats add some levity to yoga, known for improving flexibility and decreasing stress. Click here to read a previous World-Herald story on goat yoga.

Kickball isn't just for kids. Adult kickball leagues have joined the mix of recreational sports in Omaha, much like sand volleyball and softball. The sport gets players moving, but it doesn't feel like a grueling workout. Some kickballers called it "exercise in disguise." Click here to read a World-Herald story on kickball.

Ballet-inspired workouts made their way to the Omaha area back in 2014. The city is home to handful of studios purely devoted to the workouts, which combine yoga, Pilates and ballet movements performed on a dance barre. Some local gyms and fitness studios offer the classes, too. Instructors said the classes are fun and motivating.Click here to read a World-Herald story on barre.

Rowing isn't new, but it's made a splash on the local fitness scene. The exercise machines had fallen out of favor thanks to treadmills, weight rooms and group exercise classes. But they've been reintroduced through fitness trends like CrossFit and Orangetheory. At least two local studios have debuted classes built around the machines. Click here to read a World-Herald story on rowing.

Participants wearing minimal clothing stand in a chamber that looks like an aluminum can and grows colder over two to three minutes using liquid nitrogen. The temperature drops to between negative 200 and 240 degrees. Proponents say the high-tech ice baths reduce inflammation, relieve pain, prevent injury, increase energy and speed healing. The practice also has been credited for cosmetic benefits. But some medical professionals are skeptical.Click here to read a World-Herald story on cryotherapy.

Exercisers bask in glowing orange lights and blaring upbeat music at Orangetheory Fitness. The metro area now is home to a handful of the studios, which got their start in Florida in 2009. During the classes, a trainer leads people through a circuit-style workout that rotates between treadmills, rowing machines and a strength area with free weights. Members wear heart rate monitors to track their efforts during a workout. Click here to read a World-Herald story on Orangetheory Fitness.

Pound classes debuted in Omaha in 2015. The classes are a full-body strength and cardio workout that simulates drumming. Exercisers pound the drumsticks in the air, against each other and on the ground while performing strength exercises like squats and lunges. Click here to read a World-Herald story on Pound.

Aerial yoga blends yoga poses with acrobatics. Yogis practice in hammocks, flipping upside-down. It incorporates stretching and strength exercises, cardio and meditation. Instructors say the class is good for the spine, alleviating pressure although there are some risks, and the class isn't for everyone. Click here to read a World-Herald story on aerial yoga.

Heart rate monitors are a standard part of curriculum for some metro high school students. They've also made an appearance in several boutique gyms. Teachers at Mercy High School said wearing the monitors prep students for a lifetime of fitness. Click here to read a World-Herald story on the monitors.

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Despite the fact that many people don't trust social media as a source for news, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic and Parade magazine 44% of Americans turn to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for health, fitness and diet advice. The survey also found that 18% of respondents even changed their fitness regimen based on advice from social media, while another 18% changed their diet!

Perhaps this isn't surprising as a Broadband Search report found that the average American spends nearly two and a half hours each day on social media, an increase of an hour a day or a 62.5% increase from time spent in 2012.

The Cleveland Clinic and Parade magazine study also found that 55% of women respondents, aged 25-49, had taken personal health or fitness actions based on info/advice from social media.

Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D., director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, said that while some experimentation does have "fantastic outcomes," other trending health habits could be potentially dangerous. Hyman warned that there a lot of false health claims and it is important for users to ask where the information or advice is coming from.

A 2018 George Washington University-led study found that many anti-vaccination tweets were coming from Russia. The research, "Weaponized Health Communication: Twitter Bots and Russian Trolls Amplify the Vaccine Debate," were published in the American Journal of Public Health. It found that tweets about vaccines were sent out by Russian trolls to spread doubt about the safety of vaccinations. While the vast majority of Americans believe vaccines are safe and effective these tweets gave the impression that there is a lot of doubt and an ongoing debate.

Herd Mentality

The issue for those seeking fitness and health advice via social media is weeding out good or reliable advice from the bad. This can be increasingly challenging as there are social media influencers who have thousands, and in some cases millions of followers. In such cases it may be best not to follow a herd mentality.

"You can't trust everything you see on social media," said Josh Crandall, principal analyst at Netpop Research.

"The before and after pictures of a 'miracle' workout or the 'proven' benefits of some newfangled athletic machine make things sound too good to be true, and they often are," warned Crandall. "In today's world, it's more important to fact-check and consult with professional trainers and physicians to make sure that the information they are receiving is sound advice."

Motivational Tool

However, where social media could have the biggest impact in fitness is simply by being a tool of encouragement and motivation.

"A number of fitness and technology companies are relying on social media platforms to form a community that motivates and supports health and fitness goals," said Julie Sylvester, producer of the upcoming CES 2020 Sports & Fitness Tech and Wearable Tech Summit.

"For those who prefer working out at home, sharing progress pics and the challenges provides meaningful support," she added.

"Social media has a huge impact on people's perceptions," noted Crandall.

"If 'the tribe' is posting about their fitness regimen, it can certainly motivate an individual to start their own," Crandall added. "In this way, social media can have an enormous positive impact."

However, there is a danger that posting too much on social media could result in an unhealthy body image. That was the finding of a study by researchers at Texas State University and the University of Arizona. In this study research found that the more exercise-related posts a person saw on social media, the more concerned that individual might feel about their own weight and that could result in an unhealthy body image.

Workout Videos

Despite the negatives for those who do seek to get in shape, there is now no shortage of options available. Celebrities, influencers and even politicians such as Tulsi Gabbard are now regularly posting workout videos on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites. This is just the latest spin on the "workout" video that began long before "video" was really a thing.

In fact, most trace guided exercise on TV back to Jack LaLanne aka "The Godfather of Fitness" to his TV program, which began in the 1950s. In the 1980s this lead to Jane Fonda's VHS workout tapes and Richard Simmons "Sweatin' to the Oldies" dance videos in the 1980s. DVD eventually replaced the VHS and today fitness videos are on social media.

"YouTube workout videos are great for the beginner who wants to take the stealth mode into fitness," said Sylvester.

The good thing about these is that there are literally fitness routines on social media for every taste. There are now videos options for home cardio with no equipment, workout routines geared towards toning or weight loss, weight/strength training and even yoga and Pilates classes.

"Basically, when it comes to fitness and health goals, it is important to keep in mind that one size doesn't fit all," said Sylvester. "Whatever gets someone off the couch and moving is the best motivation for that individual."

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In a study that divided university students into four groups, it was the individuals in the competitive social networks that logged the highest rates of attendance.DAVE SIDAWAY / Montreal Gazette file photo

When it comes to motivating people to exercise, social networking seems like the ideal tool to make it happen. Connecting individuals with like goals and interests and supporting people trying to make lifestyle changes are what social networks are all about. Yet even though most fitness apps talk a big game, theres little evidence that their ability to create an online exercise community actually translates into more people working out more often. In fact, the science behind the ability of social media to boost exercise among the masses lags significantly behind the marketing of the idea.

Still, you have to respect fitness apps for trying to harness the power of creating community. And unlike traditional group exercise, which functions within a specific time and place, the engagement of online fitness communities knows few such boundaries. But its clear that when it comes to connecting exercisers online, there are two distinct strategies; support and competition.

In support-based social networks, members are each others cheerleaders, support squad, sounding board and information hub with the goal being to help members realize their individual exercise goals. The other brand of social network appeals to those with a more competitive nature, using leader boards and rankings to motivate exercisers to elevate their game by way of sharing the success of others.

Given the popularity of both approaches, but realizing the lack of data regarding which results in more people achieving their exercise goals, a research team from the University of Pennsylvania decided to test their effectiveness.

Using an online registration tool, the researchers randomly assigned individuals (primarily university students) signing up for a university fitness program into one of four groups, each with a different type of incentive. The first set of exercisers formed the research teams control group. They werent placed in an online community, but were eligible to receive a $20 gift card if their attendance ranked them among the top 10 per cent of their group.

The second group was placed in a six-person network that kept competitive rankings based on individual activity levels. The rankings and activity levels were shared among the whole network with a $20 gift card offered to the top 10 per cent based on their attendance record. The group members had no opportunity to interact with each other but were able to view all the rankings, which were anonymous.

The third group featured six-person teams with teammates able to have direct contact with each other through a chat group. Team members could see the individual attendance records of everyone on their team as well as the collective attendance of the group. They were encouraged to communicate and support each others efforts by way of the chat group. Rewards were presented to the individual members of all teams whose collective attendance record put them in the top 10 per cent.

The fourth group was a combination of social support and competition, with individuals placed on six-person teams complete with the ability to communicate with each other but also to compare their teams attendance against the other five teams. All members on the teams who ranked in the top 5 per cent of attendance received a $20 gift card.

Surprisingly it was the individuals in the competitive social networks (the second and fourth groups) that logged the highest rates of attendance. The addition of a little competitive spirit resulted in attendance 90 per cent higher compared to individuals who were part of a supportive social network.

We found that social comparison in online networks provided a significantly greater source of social incentives for increasing physical activity than social support, said the research team.

The suggestion that competition better motivates people to get moving than social support offers a unique insight as to what makes exercisers get up off the couch. It also provides valuable information to teams, employers, schools and other groups who are trying to get their own communities to be more active. Keeping in mind that competition doesnt motivate everyone and that this particular study involved only university students, its still worthwhile to consider ways in which a little friendly rivalry can be used as motivation to get more people moving more often.

Popular fitness apps like Strava and Nike Run Club play on the competitive theme. They have leader boards and allow users to track the progress of active friends. And while there are opportunities to give friends a virtual high-five, the main focus of both apps is on sharing exercise stats within a community of like-minded individuals, complete with monthly challenges.

For anyone who wants to put the competitive theory to the test, Stridekick and My Virtual Mission are two apps that provide the competitive flair the University of Pennsylvania researchers found so effective in getting people moving. You can compete in challenges with an anonymous online community or create your own community of friends, colleagues or exercise buddies, including regular or themed challenges. And since online communities know no borders, challenging colleagues in different cities, campuses or countries is easy. Best of all, bragging rights are free.

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